Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes, but a person of understanding delights in wisdom. New Living Translation Doing wrong is fun for a fool, but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible. English Standard Version Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding. Berean Standard Bible The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom. King James Bible It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom. New King James Version To do evil is like sport to a fool, But a man of understanding has wisdom. New American Standard Bible Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool, And so is wisdom to a person of understanding. NASB 1995 Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool, And so is wisdom to a man of understanding. NASB 1977 Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool; And so is wisdom to a man of understanding. Legacy Standard Bible Doing wickedness is like laughing to a fool, And so is wisdom to a man of discernment. Amplified Bible Engaging in evil is like sport to the fool [who refuses wisdom and chases sin], But to a man of understanding [skillful and godly] wisdom brings joy. Christian Standard Bible As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool, so wisdom is for a person of understanding. Holman Christian Standard Bible As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool, so wisdom is for a man of understanding. American Standard Version It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And so is wisdom to a man of understanding. Contemporary English Version Fools enjoy doing wrong, but anyone with good sense enjoys acting wisely. English Revised Version It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness: and so is wisdom to a man of understanding. GOD'S WORD® Translation Like the laughter of a fool when he carries out an evil plan, so is wisdom to a person who has understanding. Good News Translation It is foolish to enjoy doing wrong. Intelligent people take pleasure in wisdom. International Standard Version Just as the fool considers wickedness his joy, so is wisdom to the discerning man. Majority Standard Bible The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom. NET Bible Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment. New Heart English Bible It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure. Webster's Bible Translation It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom. World English Bible It is a fool’s pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding’s pleasure. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTo execute inventions [is] as play to a fool, "" And wisdom to a man of understanding. Young's Literal Translation To execute inventions is as play to a fool, And wisdom to a man of understanding. Smith's Literal Translation As laughter to the foolish one, to do mischief: and wisdom is to the man of understanding. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA fool worketh mischief as it were for sport: but wisdom is prudence to a man. Catholic Public Domain Version The foolish work wickedness as if in jest. But wisdom is prudence to a man. New American Bible Crime is the entertainment of the fool; but wisdom is for the person of understanding. New Revised Standard Version Doing wrong is like sport to a fool, but wise conduct is pleasure to a person of understanding. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIt is sport to a fool to do mischief; but a man of understanding has wisdom. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated A moron, in making merry, does evil, and a man has wisdom by his reasoning. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness, And so is wisdom to a man of discernment. Brenton Septuagint Translation A fool does mischief in sport; but wisdom brings forth prudence for a man. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon's Proverbs: The Wise Son…22The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it. 23The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom. 24What the wicked man dreads will overtake him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.… Cross References Proverbs 14:9 Fools mock the making of amends, but goodwill is found among the upright. Proverbs 15:21 Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path. Proverbs 26:18-19 Like a madman shooting firebrands and deadly arrows, / so is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I was only joking!” Ecclesiastes 10:1-3 As dead flies bring a stench to the perfumer’s oil, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. / A wise man’s heart inclines to the right, but the heart of a fool to the left. / Even as the fool walks along the road, his sense is lacking, and he shows everyone that he is a fool. Isaiah 5:20-21 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who turn darkness to light and light to darkness, who replace bitter with sweet and sweet with bitter. / Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. Jeremiah 4:22 “For My people are fools; they have not known Me. They are foolish children, without understanding. They are skilled in doing evil, but they know not how to do good.” Jeremiah 9:24 But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. Hosea 7:3 They delight the king with their evil, and the princes with their lies. Micah 7:3 Both hands are skilled at evil; the prince and the judge demand a bribe. When the powerful utters his evil desire, they all conspire together. Romans 1:32 Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death, they not only continue to do these things, but also approve of those who practice them. Romans 6:21 What fruit did you reap at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? The outcome of those things is death. 1 Corinthians 13:6 Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. Ephesians 5:4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving. Ephesians 5:15-17 Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, / redeeming the time, because the days are evil. / Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Philippians 3:19 Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things. Treasury of Scripture It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding has wisdom. Proverbs 14:9 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour. Proverbs 15:21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. Proverbs 26:18,19 As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, … Jump to Previous Conduct Delight Delights Discernment Evil Execute Finds Fool Foolish Fool's Good Inventions Mischief Play Pleasure Sense Sport Understanding Wickedness Wisdom Wise WrongJump to Next Conduct Delight Delights Discernment Evil Execute Finds Fool Foolish Fool's Good Inventions Mischief Play Pleasure Sense Sport Understanding Wickedness Wisdom Wise WrongProverbs 10 1. Proverbs of Solomon: observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vicesThe fool In the Hebrew text, the word for "fool" is "כְּסִיל" (kesil), which often refers to someone who is morally deficient or lacking in wisdom. In the context of Proverbs, a fool is not merely someone who lacks intelligence, but rather someone who rejects God's wisdom and guidance. The fool is characterized by a lifestyle that is contrary to the teachings of Scripture, often leading to destructive behavior. This term is used throughout Proverbs to contrast with the wise, who fear the Lord and follow His commandments. does wrong like a sport but a man of understanding has wisdom Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The foolלִ֭כְסִיל (liḵ·sîl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3684: Stupid fellow, dullard, fool delights כִּשְׂח֣וֹק (kiś·ḥō·wq) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7814: Laughter, derision, sport in shameful זִמָּ֑ה (zim·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2154: A plan, device, wickedness conduct, עֲשׂ֣וֹת (‘ă·śō·wṯ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make but a man לְאִ֣ישׁ (lə·’îš) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person of understanding תְּבוּנָֽה׃ (tə·ḇū·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8394: Intelligence, an argument, caprice has wisdom. וְ֝חָכְמָ֗ה (wə·ḥā·ḵə·māh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2451: Wisdom Links Proverbs 10:23 NIVProverbs 10:23 NLT Proverbs 10:23 ESV Proverbs 10:23 NASB Proverbs 10:23 KJV Proverbs 10:23 BibleApps.com Proverbs 10:23 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 10:23 Chinese Bible Proverbs 10:23 French Bible Proverbs 10:23 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 10:23 It is a fool's pleasure to do (Prov. 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